a canonical book of the Old Testament; being the second of the pentateuch, or five books of Moses.

It is so called, from the Greek, [exodos], the going out, or departure of the children of Israel from the land of Egypt; the history of which is delivered in this book, together with the many miracles wrought on that occasion.

EX OFFICIO, among lawyers, signifies the power a person has, by virtue of his office, to do certain acts without being applied to.